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Softball Top 10
Rankings and records as of April 27

1. Battlefield (12-0) -- LW: 1
Remains atop the rankings after outscoring opposition 26-0 in two games last week.

2. McDonough (11-0) -- LW: 2
Senior pitcher Melanie Mitchell logged second perfect game of the year in 5-0 over Leonardtown on Friday. Rams have allowed one run this season, but will receive test against hard-hitting Northern on Wednesday.

3. Broad Run (10-1) -- LW: 3
Held serve with 6-1 win over Park View on Thursday and 11-0 victory against Freedom on Friday.

4. Huntingtown (10-0) -- LW: 5
Big rematch against county rival and No. 6 Northern washed out this past Wednesday; capped week with 12-0 over Leonardtown on Saturday.

5. South County (13-1) -- LW: 6
Dropped Annandale and West Potomac by matching 3-0 scores

6. Northern (9-1) -- LW: 7
Defending Maryland 3A champ rained out at Huntingtown last week, big matchup scheduled for this Wednesday at McDonough that could well determine SMAC champion.

7. Damascus (9-0) -- LW: 9
Senior Megan Alexander struck out 12 in three-hit, 3-0 shutout of previously-unbeaten Sherwood on Friday.

8. Loudoun Valley (8-2) -- LW: 8
Nipped Osbourn Park 2-1 on Thursday.

9. McLean (12-3) -- LW: NR
Highlanders enter the rankings after a three-win week that included 3-2 win over Stone Bridge last Monday and 2-0 win over No. 10 Madison last Wednesday. Capped the week with 4-3 win over Jefferson on Friday.

10. Madison (12-1) -- LW: 4
Shut out by McLean on Wednesday, but rebounded with wins over Woodson and Bishop O'Connell to finish the week strong.

Others Receiving Consideration
Briar Woods (10-2)
Bishop O'Connell (14-2)
Potomac Falls (8-3)
Westfield (11-3)

**Rankings include teams from Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Prince William County, the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference and the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference.

Comments? E-mail Andy States at astates@digitalsports.com.